Facebook undermines other parts of representative democracy, not just elections. Myanmar presents a pressing example of this.
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A Cambodian Spring: new film shows how land-grabbing drives political repression
Shot over six years, this film charts the growing wave of land-rights protests that led to the ‘Cambodian Spring’ and the tragic events that followed.
A wave of young female activists from Cambodia aim to shake up the patriarchy. Here’s how
Cambodian women regularly spearhead land rights demonstrations, and in recent years some have even parlayed their newfound activism into entering the political sphere.
Hardship and dedication in pursuit of a story
My day with the last ethnic families whose houses flooded by Lower Sesan II dam but refused to leave their homes: Reporter
Journalism opportunities update: climate & water training, cross-border reporting grants, awards
New opportunities for environmental journalism grants, workshops and awards from Mekong Matters Journalism Network / Earth Journalism Network, our partners, and others, for Sept 2017.
Harsh sentence for blogger may haunt Vietnam’s environmental movement
If I had the chance to choose again I would still choose my way: Mother Mushroom.
Court rejects ‘duplicate’ lawsuit against journalist and Nation News Network
A Roi Et court has dismissed a defamation lawsuit filed against The Nation journalist Pratch Rujivanarom and Nation News Network Co Ltd.
Vietnam’s Social Media Shaping New Environmentalism
What’s most surprising is that Facebook, once banned in Vietnam, has now proven to be an attractive platform for organizing environment rallies.
Online Privacy Guide for Journalists 2017
What needs to be done to ensure that a journalist’s sources and data are secure? Check out this list of tips and resources.
Journalism Workshops & Grants Update: Climate, Data, Biodiversity, S. America Fellowship
New opportunities for environmental journalism grants, workshops and awards from Mekong Matters/EJN, our partners, and others.